If you’ve spent much time watching television, chances are you’ve seen at least one reality competition show in your time.

Though the trend started with shows like Survivor and American Idol, the musical and talent-related shows seem to have won the day in the current era. Anywhere you look, you’re bound to see a talent competition show of some kind.

In that case, the best fit is probably the Got Talent franchise.

Although many of us are probably familiar with America’s Got Talent, the show is actually an international franchise with many versions around the world.

The basic format of the show has contestants come out to perform their talent for a panel of judges. Though people on the show can perform however they like, some of the most successful contestants often have some kind of backstory that informs their audition.

Though there’s definitely some complexity in what he’s playing, the real effect is a lot more emotional and a lot more subtle. His style is a classical, finger-picking style that picks up as it goes along.

While the beginning is relatively slow, Jordan gradually picks up speed and intensity throughout.

As the composition takes shape, some of the judges seem like they’re about to start crying while watching him.

It’s clear that his style is extremely confident and extremely precise. When it’s all over, the whole crowd gets on their feet and gives him a round of applause. Even more strange is that Jordan himself has tears in his eyes after performing!

In the same way, the judges now have tears in their eyes. As one of the judges says, his composition even reminded her of the beauty of her own childhood! Before long, he gets four yeses from the panel. Needless to say, most performances on the show aren’t as moving as this one is.

Congratulations to Ruben Jordan on striking a chord in the judges’ hearts! Watch the full performance in the clip below: